The key facts
- Putin, at a meeting with Witkoff in St. Petersburg, stated Russia's readiness to help resolve the crisis around Iran
- The talks began with the Ukrainian topic: Putin was interested in the outcome of US consultations with Kyiv and European countries in Norway
- Witkoff thanked Putin for the release of American Stephen Hubbard, who, according to Putin, is already at Pulkovo
Meeting in St. Petersburg
Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with the special envoy of the American leader Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, stated that Russia is ready to join efforts to resolve the crisis around Iran if its help proves to be in demand. Putin invited his guest to share his vision of the situation in the Middle East, paying particular attention to events around Iran and possible ways out of the crisis.
Putin's Quote
“If you consider it possible, I would of course be extremely interested to hear your assessment of the situation in the Middle East, around Iran. If we can do anything at all to resolve this crisis, we will gladly do it,” said the President of Russia.
Discussion of the Ukrainian Settlement
According to Life.ru, the talks began with a discussion of the Ukrainian settlement. Putin was interested in the outcome of the US consultations with representatives of Kyiv and European countries held the day before in Norway. The Russian leader also expressed gratitude to Donald Trump for his attention to finding ways to end the conflict and recalled that during their last conversation the American president particularly emphasized the need to resolve the situation in Ukraine.
Release of Stephen Hubbard
Witkoff, in turn, thanked the Russian leader for the release of American Stephen Hubbard, who had been serving a sentence in Russia. Putin said that he is already at Pulkovo airport.
